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SP55 XZH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,169 mi
Last recorded151,169 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XZH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 151,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 143,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 132,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 106,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,908 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 49,267 miles

front number plate cracked

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 4 May 2010 49,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,863 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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SP55 XZH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP55 XZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 XZH registered?

SP55 XZH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SP55 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 XZH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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